Maxwell NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Maxwell, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Maxwell NSW is 90 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Maxwell is $1,050 per week ($54,600 per year). Median rent in Maxwell is $470 per week ($2,037 per month). Maxwell has a median age of 36 years, younger than the national median of 38. Maxwell has a population density of 1.3 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (36% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Maxwell is $2,600.

There were 6 recorded offences in Maxwell in 2024-25, a rate of 67 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (2 offences).

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Maxwell Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Maxwell Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$1,050/wk
$54,600 per year
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Median Rent
$470/wk
$2,037 per month
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Median Age
36years
2 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$2,600/mo
Avg household size: 3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Maxwell Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.4% (43) Female 50.6% (44)

Population Density

1.3
people per km²
90 people · 70.1 km²

Households

3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,333
Family income/wk

Maxwell Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Maxwell Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
30.4% 7 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
69.6% 16 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Maxwell Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Maxwell Religion

Catholic
35.6%
No Religion
22.8%
Not stated
13.9%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
8.9%
Uniting Church
5.9%
Pentecostal
5.9%
Lutheran
4.0%
Anglican
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Maxwell Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
64.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
29.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Maxwell Employment

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Employed full-time
64.4% 38 people
Employed part-time
20.3% 12 people
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Not in labour force
15.3% 9 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Maxwell Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
40.5%
Bachelor Degree
37.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
21.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Maxwell Occupation

Managers
30.4%
Professionals
30.4%
Community & Personal Service
21.7%
Clerical & Administrative
17.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Maxwell Field of Study

Education
25.8%
Management & Commerce
25.8%
Engineering
22.6%
Agriculture & Environment
12.9%
Society & Culture
12.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Maxwell Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Maxwell Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk
15.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
20.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
25.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
25.0%
$4,000+/wk
15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Maxwell Marital Status

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Married
67.7% 44
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Divorced
4.6% 3
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Widowed
4.6% 3
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Never married
23.1% 15

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Maxwell Ancestry

English
36.4%
Australian
23.6%
Irish
11.8%
Scottish
10.9%
German
6.4%
Aboriginal Australianralian
5.5%
Italian
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Maxwell School & University Attendance

Primary — Other Non-Govt
41.7%
Primary — Government
33.3%
Primary — Catholic
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Maxwell Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
3.5% 5
No need for assistance
96.5% 136

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Maxwell Volunteering

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Volunteer
21.2% 11
Not a volunteer
78.8% 41

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Maxwell Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
30.8%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
38.5%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
30.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Maxwell How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
84.0%
Did not go to work
16.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Maxwell Car Ownership

2 vehicles
57.1%
3 vehicles
14.3%
4+ vehicles
28.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Maxwell Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
38.9%
4 bedrooms
61.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Maxwell Population Mobility

16.0%
moved in the last year
44.4%
moved in the last 5 years
71.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Maxwell Indigenous Population

4.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
6
Indigenous residents
144
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Maxwell Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Maxwell Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$650-$799/wk
13.0%
$800-$999/wk
17.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
19.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
13.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
17.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
10.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Maxwell Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
55.3%
Couple — no children
35.5%
One parent — no children under 15
5.3%
Couple — no children under 15
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Maxwell Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
13.0% 7
Did not provide
87.0% 47

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Maxwell Children Ever Born

3 children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Maxwell When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
6
2001–2010
4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Maxwell Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.6%
5–14 hours
39.6%
15–29 hours
18.9%
30+ hours
5.7%
Did not do domestic work
13.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Maxwell Household Size

1 person
12.0%
2 persons
48.0%
3 persons
20.0%
5 persons
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Maxwell Where Residents Moved From

Same address
68
Moved from NSW
10
Moved — same area (SA2)
4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Maxwell Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Maxwell Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 6 total

Assault
2
Other Against Property
2
Other Against Person
1
Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Maxwell Rent Prices & Affordability

22%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,166/wk
Median Rent $470/wk
Rent-to-Income 21.7%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Maxwell

≈ $9,386/month
Median rent $470/wk
Left after rent $1,696/wk
Rent share 21.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Maxwell vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Maxwell

What is the population of Maxwell NSW?

The population of Maxwell NSW is 90 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Maxwell?

The median personal income in Maxwell NSW is $1,050 per week, or $54,600 per year.The median household income is $2,166 per week.Family income is $2,333 per week.

How much is rent in Maxwell?

Median rent in Maxwell NSW is $470 per week ($2,037 per month).Rent represents 21.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Maxwell?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Maxwell NSW is $2,600. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Maxwell?

The median age in Maxwell NSW is 36 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Maxwell a good suburb to live in?

Maxwell is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 90.The median income is $1,050/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 12537. All dollar figures in AUD.